Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Redhead Creamery LLC received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) on August 13, 2025. The award supports a two-year project period extending through August 13, 2027, to develop and expand value-added dairy products and local food system infrastructure in Minnesota. Under this mandatory grant component of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), the recipient will implement activities that enhance producer-to-consumer marketing channels, develop agricultural processing capabilities, and support the expansion of regional food distribution networks.

The project aligns with FMLFPP's core mission to strengthen local and regional food systems by funding eligible agricultural businesses in the development of value-added products and direct marketing strategies. As a value-added producer, Redhead Creamery LLC will utilize the funding to enhance its capacity to process dairy products and expand market access through direct and intermediary-based distribution channels, contributing to increased availability of locally produced agricultural products within the region.